FACE TO FACE
ISMR : How do you see technologies such as Augmented Reality , Digital Twins and Virtual Reality developing for your business ?
DI : As an example , applications such as predictive maintenance will be thriving with the support of digital technologies , so we can help customers solve a problem without a Bystronic technician on-site . And with the digital-twin technology , our customers were able to explore our new ByTube Star 330 , without seeing the physical product at our booth . There will be many more applications where we will be able to benefit from these technologies .
ISMR : What is your view on sustainability ?
DI : There are two ways to handle sustainability : you do it because you have to do it , or you do it because you are convinced that it is necessary . We really live this topic , and that makes all the difference in our company and products .
Bystronic has developed an ambitious sustainability strategy that is consistently implemented across all areas .
We believe that the biggest impact comes from the performance of our machines . We are constantly improving energy and resource efficiency and have implemented circularity into our product development processes .
It is our goal to make our customers more sustainable with our technologies and innovation .
ISMR : Thank you for your time . n
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Above : Bending with BySoft software .
Bystronic ByBend Smart E55 with electric drive for energy-saving sheet metal bending .
ByBend Smart E
The new compact ByBend Smart E is the next generation of bending technology designed for the clean and efficient bending of sheet metal using an electric drive .
“ With a bending capacity of 350 or even 550 kilonewtons ( kN ), which corresponds to a press force of 35.7 or 56.1 tons respectively , users in the sheet metal working industry can reduce the cycle time in their production and increase their productivity ,” commented Bystronic at EuroBLECH 2024 .
“ Sustainability is now a top priority , so new machines with better energy consumption have an advantage . The ByBend Smart E scores here : thanks to its intelligent electric drive , energy consumption can be significantly reduced ,” it added .
The ByBend Smart E ’ s pneumatic clamping for upper and lower tools , ( RF-A / XPT quick clamping with T15 table ) assists users , particularly during tool changes . It also features an optional laser-based ‘ Fast Bend M Safety System ’. Automatic lubrication of the upper beam helps to keep the press brakes in prime condition , without requiring manual maintenance .
Software and services
With the BySoft Suite , manufacturers can digitise their sheet metal processing business from quotation preparation to delivery of the end product . The software developed specifically for the sheet metal processing industry won the EuroBLECH Award in the “ Handling and Automation ” category at EuroBLECH 2022 . Whether with individual modules for the respective application area , the “ Digital Plans ”, the “ Digital Solutions ” or the entire package for the complete digitalisation of production : the BySoft Suite is designed to optimise and accelerate the sheet metal working process .
Whether laser cutting , bending , automation or software , experienced Bystronic specialists can support customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their systems . Bystronic Care plans offer a comprehensive range of services . Digital tools are also offered such as eProActive Service or ePartsFinder , which are designed to simplify the life of sheet metal workers and extend the life of the machines .
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